Keeping You Warm During Tennessee Valley Winters
It’s not uncommon for Tennessee Valley winters to slip right below the 20s and right into the teens before you know it. That’s precisely when your furnace puts in most of its work, and exactly when an old gas/electric furnace is going to give out. In those older Chattanooga homes (especially in Brainerd & St. Elmo), plenty of furnaces are running well past their prime and straining to keep up with your needs. When yours finally gives up the ghost early one cold morning, you need a furnace repair team in Chattanooga you can count on.
That’s Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical. We’ve kept homes warm since 1981, and we bring that 45+ years experience to each and every repair. We also offer quality heating maintenance, which will help you keep ahead of any major furnace problem before it unexpectedly cuts out when you need it most.
Common Furnace Problems We Repair in Chattanooga
We’ve repaired thousands of furnaces all over the Tennessee Valley for 45+ years. Here are the most common problems we fix on a furnace call.
- Furnace won’t turn on: This often means there’s something wrong with the thermostat, a tripped breaker, or a bad control board. We’ll track the source and help fix it, no matter how simple or complex.
- Furnace blows cold air: A furnace that pushes out cool air when it should be warm, that’s probably an ignition problem. It could also be an interruption in your gas flow. We’ll diagnose it and formulate an action plan.
- Short cycling: When your furnace turns on/off often, it puts a lot of strain on the system, driving up your EPB/Chattanooga Gas bills. It could be a clogged filter or oversized unit.
- Strange noises: Are you hearing rattling, banging, screeching, or squealing? That might mean a loose component or failing blower motor, which needs prompt action.
- A yellow burner flame: This should normally be blue. A yellow flame can likely mean there’s a CO risk, so shut the furnace off and leave your home ASAP.
Signs You Need Furnace Repair
Not sure if your furnace is ailing? Look for these telltale signs that you should give us a call ASAP.
- Your energy bills are rising with no explanation
- Uneven heating, where some rooms stay cold no matter how hard you’re cranking the furnace to work
- Weak airflow from your vents when the furnace is running
- You notice a rotten egg smell, which can actually mean a gas leak. If you smell this, turn off your furnace, leave the house, and give 911, your gas provider, and us a call.
- Your unit’s more than 15 years old, which is generally the timeframe furnaces start to break down and/or need more repairs after winter
Why Chattanooga Homeowners Trust Pioneer for Furnace Repair
When your heat cuts out in January, you need a crew that’ll come in, do quality repairs quick, and set you up for success for winters to come. That’s us. Here’s why the Scenic City (and all of the Tennessee Valley has trusted us for almost 50 years.
- We have over 45 years of experience
- We employ NATE-certified techs, trained to repair both gas and electric furnaces
- Upfront, honest pricing
- Fully stocked trucks, meaning we can often repair your furnace in one visit
As a full-service team, we can also easily handle your HVAC, plumbing, and electrical needs. That means one call covers every system in your home!
Schedule Furnace Repair in Chattanooga, TN Today!
Don’t feel like you need to wait out a cold snap with a dead furnace. You can find real comfort quicker than you think. With Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical, you get fast, reliable furnace repair in Chattanooga, TN! Give us a call or schedule online and we’ll get over to you and get your heating sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a furnace repair take?
Most repairs are done in just one visit. If there are more involved issues, (e.g., cracked heat exchanger) then the repair could take longer, especially if there are any parts that need ordering. We’ll let you know what we’re working with and give you a timeline so you’re not left in the dark.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
If your furnace is newer and the problem’s isolated, a furnace repair should do the trick. But if it’s much older and it keeps needing repairs every year, investing in a brand new furnace replacement is probably the best (and cost-effective) option you have at that point.
Is a yellow furnace flame dangerous?
It can be. A yellow flame could signal a carbon monoxide (CO) leak. Shut off the furnace, leave your home, and call 911, then us. That’s also why investing in some quality, hardwired CO detectors is a great idea. That way you can be privy to any CO issues right when they begin to compound, and you can keep you and your family safe. Pioneer installs smoke & CO detectors in Chattanooga up to Hamilton County residential building codes when and where you need them.